American Shorthair is a domestic cat breed. It is very popular in United States.
A shorthaired felid, American Shorthair is one of the commonest
house cats in United States. It traces its origin to British Shorthairs
who were brought over on ships with European settlers owing to their
good hunting skills. With time these adept hunters moved into cities
and started being bred for their good looks, health and temperament.
Initially they were known as Domestic Shorthairs. However, with time as
issues of pedigree and pure breeding started taking ground, they were
given the name of American Shorthair to distinguish them from
non-pedigreed alley cats.
Well built felines, American Shorthairs
are muscular and strong. Males may weigh around fifteen pounds with
females reaching ten pounds on average. It takes these robust cats
nearly three to four years to reach their full size. Fur is short and
glistening. They are recognized in over eighty colors and patterns.
Perhaps the most well known is a dark tabby pattern on a silver coat.
Athletic
and active, these pretty felines don't require extensive maintenance
and grooming. They are quite healthy and free from any recurring
genetic ailments. American Shorthairs are known for their longevity and
normally live for fifteen to twenty years. All they need is good food,
love and periodic medical assessment.
Playful and adoring cats,
American Shorthairs are ideally suited to a large variety of
households. They are quiet and not overly demanding. They go along very
well with all the family members including children. Tolerant of other
pets, they have a loving personality and good temperament. No
significant persisting health conditions run in their lines.
Establishing and maintaining good relations with everybody from the
start, these easy going cats soon make themselves a part of the family.
Owing to their many wonderful attributes, these pretty cats are greatly
admired by proud pet owners across United States.
